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Author:  flash7210 [ Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Cheap easy transmission temp gauge

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These little temp gauges can be found on Amazon or eBay for under 10 dollars.
The hardest part was finding finding a good spot to feed it through the floor.
On the passenger side, just below the radio, I was able to pull down the carpet and drill a 1/4 inch hole.
Don't go too deep. There are sensitive parts down there.
Of the two trans cooler lines on the transmission, the top one is the outlet to the cooler. I zip tied the tip of the temp probe to that line and wrapped it in some rubber insulation.

Author:  TURBO-DIESEL-FREAK [ Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cheap easy transmission temp gauge

I am interested in this. What is the thread on the temperature sending unit?

Do you have a link to the Amazon or E-bay ads?

Author:  flash7210 [ Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cheap easy transmission temp gauge

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00UKQHET4/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1482114782&sr=8-12&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=temperature+gauge

Author:  flash7210 [ Sun Apr 02, 2017 6:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cheap easy transmission temp gauge

Been in the mid to upper 80's this week here in Florida.

Typical trans temps when fully warmed up and driving around town, TC unlocked: 170-200F
At highway speeds, TC locked: 140-160F

Author:  ebbnflow [ Sun Apr 02, 2017 11:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cheap easy transmission temp gauge

Thanks for sharing Flash. I just ordered this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141731838162

And this to have plenty of wire to run through the firewall instead of drilling a hole:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281379038858

Author:  ebbnflow [ Sat Apr 08, 2017 2:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Cheap easy transmission temp gauge

Got this installed today. I ran the sensor through the firewall plug above the go pedal, down the metal brake lines, and up over the tranny. I metal taped the sensor to the upper metal line going to the cooler. Then I covered it with a piece of rubber hose and zip tied it in place.

I have AutoEnginuity, so I can monitor the internal tranny temp with my laptop. Here are some observations:

In town driving shows the temp reading 20-30 hotter than my laptop ranging from 150-180 degrees.

On the freeway temps were about 10 degrees cooler than my laptop ranging from 130-160 degrees.

This is my initial observation after an hour or so of driving.

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Author:  thermorex [ Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Cheap easy transmission temp gauge

TURBO-DIESEL-FREAK wrote:
I am interested in this. What is the thread on the temperature sending unit?

Do you have a link to the Amazon or E-bay ads?


When you do your next transmission service, drill a hole in the pan and install a male and female 1/8 npt port (inner) then add a gauge/probe. Epoxy the inside and outside of the pan for peace of mind. You can also add 2 orings when you sandwich the inner and outer 1/8 npt ports in the pan. I've been using this setup since forever and I have no leaks. But that will cost you more than 10 bucks. Another alternative is to install the probe on the pressure line, if you really want to see what is coming out of the transmission.

Author:  Squeeto [ Sat Jun 09, 2018 7:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Cheap easy transmission temp gauge

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Good idea flash7210.
Mine is Celsius.

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